Residents of Karanja city, located in the Washim district of Maharashtra state, are concerned about the increasing number of stray dogs. Recently, two individuals, including an elderly citizen, sustained serious injuries after being attacked by dogs, prompting the municipal corporation to intensify its efforts.
During a campaign that began on Wednesday, approximately 40 dogs were detained. Adding these animals to 140 caught in previous days brought the total to around 200 in one week. On Wednesday morning, around 7 am, a municipal corporation team, along with local councilors, took to the streets of the city. The dog catching group used traps to capture stray animals in various parts of the city. Local residents were also present at the operation site.
Several days ago, an elderly person and a young man in Karanja were severely injured in a dog attack. Following this incident, public dissatisfaction with the municipal corporation increased. Local residents state that the number of stray dogs in the city's streets is constantly growing, and complaints about bites have been received. Consequently, the administration accelerated the capture campaign.
Vishal Srivastava, a medical officer for the Karanja municipal corporation, reported receiving constant complaints. The rise in the dog population and associated bite cases caused serious concern, leading to the intensification of the campaign. He specified that the captured dogs will first undergo sterilization and then be vaccinated against rabies. After five days of observation, they are planned to be released into the forest, away from the city.
According to Vishal Srivastava, the stray dog capture campaign has been ongoing for eight months. During this period, 935 dogs from different parts of the city have been rescued and caught. The municipal corporation states that work in the areas where complaints were received will continue. Overall, the growing number of stray dogs in Karanja has become a problem for residents, and following reports of attacks, the municipal corporation intensified its efforts to catch them, having saved 935 dogs over the last eight months.
